---
title: "Legal Services Debt Recovery"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000830895"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND"
published: "2026-05-11"
---

# Legal Services Debt Recovery

Buyer: SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000830895

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## Summary

Social Security Scotland, based in Dundee, has completed a public procurement process for "Legal Services Debt Recovery" under the Scottish Procurement Framework for Legal Services (2023-2027). This contract, which falls under the services category within the social protection industry, was awarded on 20th April 2026 and is valued at £20,000. The open procurement procedure involved Harper Macleod LLP as the successful supplier, with the procurement stage now in the award phase. The contract focuses on providing legal services related to debt recovery, indicating a highly technical specialization.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialised in legal services and debt recovery, particularly those with expertise in government contracts and a presence in the UK. While this specific contract has been awarded, similar opportunities through frameworks such as the Scottish Government Legal Services Framework could present growth avenues for other legal firms. Businesses with the capacity to offer competitive legal solutions and those familiar with electronic bid submissions might find themselves well-positioned for future tenders in this domain.

## Notice

Provision of legal services debt recovery

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555557 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £20,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD1 4BF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Dundee City |
| Electoral ward | Maryfield |
| Westminster constituency | Dundee Central |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HARPER MACLEOD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 11 May 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555557

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555557
  Legal Services Debt Recovery - Provision of legal services debt recovery

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000830895
- https://www.socialsecurity.gov.scot/

## Provenance

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